IONIAN SEAFARIS

Ionian Seafaris and Safaris is a small bespoke friendly company set up in 2005 owned and run by Wayne and Alie Johnson-Vogel, operating from Lixouri.

Travelling by power boat is one of the most exciting ways to discover the beautiful rugged Kefalonian coastline. The RIBs can explore the secluded and deserted bays and beaches which are inaccessible by car.

Day trips are operated out of Lixouri and Argostoli and the RIBs run up the west coast or south east coast depending on weather conditions.

The day trip includes swimming, snorkelling and a lunchtime stop at a local taverna.

The day trip is best suited for those who can swim although there are life jackets and floatation devices on board for those who need them.

If you hold a power boat licence, such as an RYA level 2 or ICC (International Certificate of Competence) and show sufficient experience, you can charter a boat without a skipper.
Prices from: 200 euros per day plus gasoline

Charter a boat with a skipper for an exhilarating day out on your own private boat.
Lie back and relax while your skipper navigates you around the stunning coastline, deserted beaches and coves, with a stop at a beach taverna for a meze lunch (not included).
Please contact us to discuss your individual requirements.

Also available for daily rental from 10.30am -6pm are 4.3 metre self drive boats with a Mercury Engine 15 HP engine (without a central steering wheel). Licensed for up to 5 passengers, these boats are perfect for exploring the hidden coves and crystal clear waters of the Bay of Argostoli with its secluded and often empty beaches.

These boats are very easy to handle and full instructions are given along with a map of the boating area. All the boats are equipped with safety equipment.
Minimum Age: 5 years old

Prices: May, June, Sept Oct 65 Euros plus gasoline (charged on return for amount used)
July and August 85 euros plus gasoline.

It's possible to see the local marine wildlife such as dolphins and turtles which are attracted to the floating fish farms.
Self drive boats can be picked up from Lixouri Marina (turn right when you come off the ferry and walk 200 metres, follow signs and flags)

A RIB is a rigid hull inflatable boat (as used by the Coastguard and RNLI). RIBs are 'planing' boats and they are completely unsinkable due to their inflatable collars. The fleet includes RIBs and self-drive boats for daily hire.

The Snapper is a 6 metre Ribcraft with 115 hp Evinrude Etec outboard engine. The Snapper is white with a white collar, Mediterranean style seating and can carry 5 passengers plus skipper. It has a top speed of 45 knots and is available for day trips, bareboat charter, wedding parties and skippered Ionian-Seafaris adventures.

The fleet's recent addition this 7.55 metre Ribcraft is a Cobra Nautique with 2007 model Evinrude Etec 250 hp outboard engine. Muffin and her engine are in white with pink covers on request. The Mediterranean style seating is in white and she carries up to 11 passengers with a top speed of 50 knots. Muffin is available for day trips, Ionian-Seafaris week adventures as well as wedding parties.

New for 2012, Solent 7.5 metre Rib, with white tubes and Evinrude Etec Engine, licensed for up to 10 passengers including skipper. Avialable for Bareboat charter

The 4.3 metre self-drive motor-boats have 15 hp mercury outboard engines and will carry up to 4 people for daily hire with no licence required.

The 3 day course will provide the skills and background knowledge required to safely and proficiently operate a small powerboat on coastal water using both traditional and electronic navigational techniques.

Course Content: During the 2 days course you will learn about basic safety equipment, how to launch and recover the boat and use of kill chord. You will also cover basic boat manoeuvres including, starting, stopped, mooring, coming alongside.

Pre-course Experience: None Required
Boats: Training boats are 4.3 metres and 6 metre RIB
Minimum age: 16

Limitations:
1. Covers vessels up to 15m (45')
2. Driven by outboard or inboard motors
3. In fair weather
4. No horsepower limitations
5. No accommodation
6. Up to 20 miles from a safe haven.

The International Certificate of Competence or ICC:
This qualification is required by most European countries to validate your competence to own or to charter a boat. The ICC obtained by presenting you IYT Power Boat and Rib Master certificate and will cover powerboats up to 10 metres.

The certificate covers:
1. Sailing Vessels up to 24 metres with a power endorsement up to 10 metres, to cover powered tenders
2. Power driven vessels up to 24 metres
3. Power driven vessels up to 10 metres
OR
4. Small Powerboat and RIB
OR
5. PWC

Wayne Johnson-Vogel 0030 69 4608 7154
Alie Johnson-Vogel 0030 69 7484 2708

wayne@ionian-seafaris.com
alie@ionian-seafaris.com

www.ionian-seafaris.com

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